Thiodicarb Technical from China

Thiodicarb is an aromatic heterocyclic insecticide with oxygen and sulfur hetero-atoms, metabolized to methomyl in plants, used on cotton and vegetables. Although containing sulfur, classified under HTS 2932.99.21.00 as primary oxygen-heterocycle pesticide per chapter note precedence. 95% technical grade imported for Larvin insecticide production.

Duty Rate — China → United States

41.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Dual classification risk - provide structural analysis confirming oxygen as principal function

Restricted use pesticide - state registration certificates required

Import under TSCA if used as chemical intermediate rather than pesticide